Terre Nere Etna Bianco Cuvée delle Vigne Niche Calderara Sottana 2016

Terre Nere Etna Bianco Cuvée delle Vigne Niche Calderara Sottana 2016

Tenuta delle Terre Nere, 0,75 l - 13.00%
100% Carricante

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Sicily - Italy
White organic still

How to serve

Serve at:

10 - 12°C.

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Aged White Wines
Terre Nere Etna Bianco Cuvée delle Vigne Niche Calderara Sottana 2016

Colour

Straw yellow with golden hues.

Bouquet

Complex, with floral and spicy notes.

Flavour

Intense, flavorful, reminiscent of vanilla notes.

Pairing

Good if paired with light pasta dishes, fish or white meats.

Pasta
Fish

Features

Name Terre Nere Etna Bianco Cuvée delle Vigne Niche Calderara Sottana 2016
Type White organic still
Classification DOC Etna Bianco
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.00% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Carricante
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Origin Randazzo in Castiglione (Catania, Sicily). Exposure: northern slope of Mount Etna, from 600 up to 900 meters a.s.l.
Soil composition Volcanic soil.
Cultivation system En goblet and modified en goblet.
Yield per hectare 6 tons
Harvest Beginning of October.
Vinification Soft pressing, low temperature fermentation and malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels.
Ageing Aging in French oak barriques for 10 months followed by aging in bottle for 8 months.
Production year 6,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Good if paired with light pasta dishes, fish or white meats.

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Vintage

xtraWine
92/100 
2016
James Suckling
94/100 
2020
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2019
James Suckling
94/100 
2019
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2019
Vinous
95/100 
2019
Vinous
96/100 
2018
Wine Spectator
93/100 
2018
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2017
Decanter
96/100 
2017
Robert Parker
92/100 
2017
Vinous
92/100 
2017
Wine Spectator
93/100 
2017
Vinous
92/100 
2015
James Suckling
93/100 
2014
Wine Spectator
91/100 
2014
Robert Parker
92/100 
2013
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2013
Wine Spectator
92/100 
2012
Robert Parker
93/100 
2010
Tenuta delle Terre Nere
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Tenuta delle Terre Nere is located on the northern slope of the Etna volcano. The wines are produced from vineyards in three crus: Guardiola, Calderara and Feudo di Mezzo. The extremely special soil and climate conditions, together with the high alti...

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